2005 Pontiac GTO vs. 2011 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country. (283 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 420 kg more than 2005 Pontiac GTO.
Because 2005 Pontiac GTO is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Pontiac GTO. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Pontiac GTO (536 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country. (352 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Pontiac GTO | 2011 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Pontiac | Chrysler |
Model | GTO | Town & Country |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 352 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5151 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1999 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1725 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3078 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |